Essential Nose Hinoki
Chamaecyparis obtusa
Hinoki essential oil (Chamaecyparis obtusa) is a Japanese cypress oil rich in alpha-pinene, sabinene, and bornyl acetate, with the sesquiterpene beta-eudesmol as a distinguishing constituent. The oil has demonstrated antimicrobial activity against dermatophytes and skin pathogens, and beta-eudesmol shows sedative effects in animal models.[1] Hinoki is culturally associated with shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) and has been shown to reduce sympathetic nervous system activity in human studies.[2]
- Also Known As
- Japanese Cypress, Hinoki Cypress
- Family
- Woody
- Perfumery Note
- Middle
- Intensity
- Medium
- Extraction
- Steam Distillation
- Plant Parts
- Wood
- Origins
- Japan, Taiwan
- Effect
- Calming & Relaxing, Grounding & Centering, Respiratory & Cleansing
- Aroma
- Woody, Fresh, Lemony
- Applications
- Aromatherapy, Perfumery, Bath & Body
- Price
- $$$$Japanese Cypress; highly valued for temple building, the oil is a prized byproduct
References
- [1]Antimicrobial activity of Chamaecyparis obtusa essential oil — Hwang JK et al. Journal of the Korean Society for Applied Biological Chemistry, 2013
- [2]Effects of forest bathing on cardiovascular and metabolic parameters in middle-aged males — Mao GX et al. European Journal of Applied Physiology, 2012